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Silas Keeler 1724–1774

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Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Silas Keeler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 03 Dec 1724 · Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 02 May 1774 · Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Father Joseph Keeler
Mother Elizabeth Whitney
Spouse Abigail Elmer
Children Abigail Keeler, Betty Bessie Keeler, Lewis Keeler, Lydia Keeler, Martha Keeler, Mary Keeler, Melicent Keeler, Nathaniel Keeler, Rhoda Keeler, Thomas Keeler
Siblings Elijah Keeler, Elizabeth Keeler, Isaac Keeler, John Keeler, Joseph 2 Keeler, Lot 1 Keeler, Lot Keeler, Martin Keeler, Paul Keeler, Rachel Keeler, Sarah Keeler

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Biography

In 1724, Silas Keeler entered the world in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, born to joseph keeler and elizabeth whitney. Silas Keeler married abigail elmer, and had children including abigail keeler, betty bessie keeler, lewis keeler, lydia keeler, martha keeler, mary keeler, melicent keeler, nathaniel keeler, rhoda keeler, thomas keeler. Silas Keeler passed away in 1774 in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Military New York, U.S., Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Military U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865

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    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

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    Military U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

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    Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

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    Marriage Records Early Connecticut Marriages

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    Burial Records Connecticut, Find a Grave Index

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    Probate/Wills Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records

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    Military New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the CIVIL War, Ca

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    Record Geni World Family Tree

Life Timeline

1724
Birth of Silas Keeler in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1774
Death of Silas Keeler in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Silas Keeler

This ancestor line traces from Devon, England (1318) to Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America (1683) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Silas Keeler (1724–1774) was born in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Silas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Silas Keeler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Silas Keeler PTP
1724–1774
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Silas Keeler's Descendants

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Silas Keeler PTP 1724–1774
  1. 1. Nathaniel Keeler PTP 1757–1853